Supatá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Supatá
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Gómez Plata in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Supatá
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Gualivá Province | ||
| Founded | 13 December 1882 | ||
| Founded by | Venancio and Isidro Aguilera | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 117.7 km2 (45.4 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,780 m (5,840 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 5,022 | ||
| • Density | 42.668/km2 (110.51/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 1,502 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.supata-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | ||
Supatá is a small town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Gualivá Province, which is part of the Cundinamarca region. Supatá is about 76 kilometers (47 miles) north of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It shares borders with other towns like Pacho, Vergara, Subachoque, La Vega, and San Francisco.
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History and Geography
Before the Spanish arrived in Colombia, the area around Supatá was home to the Panche people. The name Supatá comes from the Chibcha language, and it means "low and fertile land." This makes sense because the town is located on the edge of the Bogotá savanna, which is a relatively low area. Supatá is about 1,780 meters (5,840 feet) above sea level. However, some parts of the municipality are much higher, reaching up to 3,400 meters (11,155 feet).
The Mystery of Chía Cave
On a mountain called El Tablazo, which is 3,285 meters (10,778 feet) high in Supatá, there is a cave known as Cueva Chía. Chía was the Moon goddess of the Muisca people. The Muisca often had conflicts with the Panche people who lived in this area. Legend says that the Muisca people hid the treasures of their goddess Chía inside this cave to keep them safe.
What People Do in Supatá
The main way people in Supatá make a living is through agriculture. This means they grow crops. Some of the most important crops grown here include coffee, sugar cane, bananas, and yuca (also known as cassava).
Gallery
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Ancient fountain in Supatá
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Hispania Lake in Supatá
Animals Named After Supatá
A special type of poisonous frog, called the Supatá golden frog, was discovered near Supatá. This unique frog species was named after the village where it was found.
See also
In Spanish: Supatá para niños
